Chinmaya Mission Houston - Announcements for Mar 29, 2026

Bala Vihar & Adult Satsanga Sunday, Mar. 29

Satsanga Timings:

7:45 AM – 8:30 AM GCC Classes for Session I

8:35 AM – 10:15 AM Satsanga I for adults & Bala Vihar grades Pre-KG to 12

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Languages, Bhajana/Orchestra and GCC (for Session II)

11:20 AM – 1:00 PM Satsanga II for adults & Bala Vihar grades Pre-KG to 10

Gita Chanting Competition (GCC) Saturday, Apr. 25

In honor of Pujya Gurudeva’s Janma Jayanti and the 75th anniversary of the Chinmaya Movement, we invite all Bala Vihar children to participate in this year’s Gita Chanting Competition!

IMPORTANT:

Session I, Gudakesa and Dhananjaya groups are requested to attend the class to learn the meanings in room S201 (Gr-8) at 10:30 am on Sunday, March 29.
Session II, Bharata group students will have Gita chanting class in room N205A (classroom inside the library), on March 29th only.

Selected Chapter: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12 (Bhakti Yoga)

CMH Competition Date: Saturday, April 25

Last Date for Registration: Tuesday, March 31

GCC Classes: Sundays, till April 19th

Registration & Details: Click here

GCC Inquiries: gcc@chinmayahouston.org

A detailed agenda and specific instructions will be emailed to all participants the week before the competition.

Lock-In for Bala Vihar Grades 5 to 8 Friday, Apr. 3

The Student Council is holding its annual Lock-In for Bala Vihar children in grades 5-8 at CMH. This is an overnight social filled with games and entertainment for Bala Vihar children and is a much-awaited event.

Drop off: 7 PM, Friday, April 3

Pick up: 8 AM, Saturday, April 4

Registration Fee: $10 for children & $5 for parent volunteers

Register Here

Adult supervision is required for every lock-in held at the mission. We need more adult volunteers. We request interested parents to sign up as volunteers when they register.

The student council will be available at the desk in the dining area on Sunday to assist you with your registration and questions. Sunday, March 29th is the last Sunday to purchase your tickets at the mission. Spots are limited!

Click on the link to view the Amrit Mahotsav pictures :

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O_ioj4FwB2-OlARBryDYREhglSoK2CZF

Collection of Bhajanas, Ashtottara Namavali and Stotras

With several years of effort, a long-time, devoted CMH member has consolidated and compiled a multimedia library of bhajans, Ashtottara Namavali and stottras, complete with Devanagri and English transliteration. All three books will be displayed at our book store.

Appended below are the links to the three books:

Bhajan Jyot – Bhajan Jyot
Stotra Ashtottara Jyot – Ashtottara Stotras
Stotra Jyot Part-2 – Stotra Jyot

Appended below is the youtube link to listen to all the stotras and bhajans compiled in the book:

https://www.youtube.com/@BhajanJyot-rl5xb

CORD USA Summer Service Visit July 4 – July 18

We’re excited to announce that applications for CORD USA Summer Service Visits 2026 are now open for chaperones! To ensure the best experience for everyone involved, please take note of the following important information:

Where: CORD Siruvani, India

Dates: Saturday, July 4, 2026 through Saturday July 18, 2026

Registration Fee: $1500

$250 non-refundable fee per person for application registration
$1250 after the application is accepted

Apply here – https://cordusa.org/servicevisit2026/

For inquiries, send an email to houston@cordusa.org

Chaperone Selection: Student applications will open only after chaperones have been selected. Once chosen, chaperones will receive all relevant information